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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.72, 24,999.65 and 6,676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.72, 24,999.65 and 6,676.77 is: 10,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.72 : 24,999.65 = 6,676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.72/24,999.65 = 6,676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.72x = 24,999.65 × 6,676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.72x = 166,916,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,916,913.13/16,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.38

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